Yusuf Haji

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 871 to 880 of 1714.

• 20 Nov 2013 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I think there is no contest as to what the hon. Senator is saying. I am sure that the hon. Senator is more conversant with his area than any other person but this is the record that has been given. My suspicion is that maybe this other three or four victims that the hon. Senator has mentioned were not reported to the police. Therefore, they might have settled the matter, without the knowledge of the Government. view
• 20 Nov 2013 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am not capable of telling who is telling the truth or who is lying but all I can say is that the police officer who was found dead with his gun next to him suggests more than a kidnapping case because he would have used his gun in case of kidnap. So, he might have been murdered because of another motive. Secondly, regarding the two questions that the hon. Senator raised about pending court cases, it is straight forward. The matter was reported to the police, police took action, the criminals concerned were taken to court ... view
• 20 Nov 2013 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, this Statement was sought by Sen. Halima Abdille on 11th July, 2013. We attempted to respond on 24th October, 2013 but more information was sought. With your permission, I wish to give the information as follows: Despite the installation of CCTV security surveillance cameras being a priority to the Government since 2006, the same has not been achieved due to various factors. Between 2006 and 2008, the project was expected to be funded by the telecommunication service providers including the Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK), The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes ... view
• 20 Nov 2013 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I have another Statement on the issuance of guns to Kenya Police Reservists (KPRs). Mr. Speaker, Sir, on 1st November, 2013, the Senator for West Pokot County, Prof. Lonyangapuo, requested for a Statement regarding the issuance of guns to the KPRs in Turkana County. The hon. Senator requested to be informed on: 1. The number of guns issued to KPRs in Turkana County, especially in Loima and Turkana South districts. 2. The number of guns issued to KPRs in West Pokot County, especially in Central and North Pokot Districts. 3. The criteria used in identifying the individuals ... view
• 20 Nov 2013 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, from the outset, I asked for the indulgence of the House. This is a House of dignity and I am sure that we will not want this country to expose everything to the detriment of the security of the nation. So, I do not see any reason I should ask for this thing to be discussed in camera. view
• 20 Nov 2013 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, as I said earlier, nothing stops the hon. Senator from walking to the Office of the Cabinet Secretary and asking for this information in confidence, and he will be given. I asked for the indulgence of this House that this is not a big deal. This information can be sought and it will be given. I will assist the hon. Senators to get this information. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate view
• 20 Nov 2013 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, the hon. Senator should withdraw the word “private.” I never said “private,” but I stand by what I have said; that this information will be given. view
• 20 Nov 2013 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I represent the Cabinet Secretary by issuing this Statement. I am not a lawyer to quote any section of the law of the country that will bar them from giving this information. That notwithstanding, if you so direct, I will ask them to provide that information. But I think that, first and foremost, we should consider what value it will add by making public the number of guns held by KPRs in Turkana. Mr. Speaker, Sir, as to the question asked by the Senator; whether or not some of those guns were taken from the police in ... view
• 20 Nov 2013 in Senate: Yes, Mr. Speaker, Sir. view
• 20 Nov 2013 in Senate: I will facilitate the two Senators, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Secondly, as to the question raised by Sen. Abdirahman, first and foremost, we know that there are a lot of illegal arms held by various communities. First of all, they should be asked to surrender those arms and then we will look into the possibility of arming homeguards in various places of this country. Thirdly, Mr. Speaker, Sir, the question raised by my good friend, Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale, I think we cannot give arms equally because it depends on the population of the people and the area that is affected--- view